Shanta D. McKinney
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Experienced healthcare professional with over 20 total years of clinical and administrative experience in healthcare. For the past 10 years I have assisted with pharmacy prior authorizations for a regional insurance provider.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio 2016-2017
Completed 6 courses toward a bachelor’s degree in health care administration
Davis College Toledo, Oh Graduation Date: May 2002
Associate Degree in Applied Science with major in Medical Assisting
Obtained Medical Assistant Certification in January 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Neighborhood Health Association Toledo, Ohio 2023-present
Medical Assistant
Responsible for rooming patients and obtaining vital signs prior to patients being seen by the provider
Administered injections to patients
Completed administrative functions such as check in, check-out, referral placement and telephone triage
Completes required documentation via the electronic medical record
Paramount Healthcare Maumee, Oh 2013-2022
Pharmacy Review Coordinator
Responsible for reviewing prior authorization requests for medications from providers’ offices
Obtained additional information from providers and pharmacies as required
Discuss pending cases with medical directors to reach final determination
Communicate final determination to members and / or providers
Promedica Physicians Group Toledo, Oh 2011 – 2013
Central Billing Office Associate
Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for ordered procedures
Reviewed patient records to ensure insurance policy guidelines were met
Initiate appeals for denied prior authorizations
Communicate determination statis to patients via phone or in writing.
Promedica Physicians Group Toledo, Oh 2002 - 2011
Medical Assistant, Drs. Gross, James and Kessler
Responsible for rooming patients and obtaining vital signs prior to patients being seen by the physician
Assisted physicians with minor procedures
Administered injections to patients
Completed administrative functions such as check in, check-out, insurance referral placement and telephone triage
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent verbal and written communication
Capable of analyzing and detecting issues
Ability to work independently
Able to work with various personalities
Flexible and adaptive to change
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with electronic charting